Question

A group of friends went to Starbucks and

ordered 2 muffins and 3 cups of coffee for $22.35.
In the same coffee shop, another group of friends
ordered 4 muffins and 3 cups of coffee for $32.85.
Algebraically determine the price of one muffin and
one cup of coffee.

Answer 1

1 muffin is 5.25 and 1 cup of coffee is 3.95

Explanation:

32.85 - 22.35 is 10.5. 10.5 divided by 2 is 5.25 that is the cost of 1 muffin. 22.35 - 10.5 is 11.85. 11.85 divided by 3 is 3.95.